Hank Scorpio Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Done 12 days of 10km a day now. Fitness wise, not a problem. I am now nursing three separate injuries, however - all in my right leg. Slight twinge in my quad, an old ligament injury in my ankle which is flaring up and, perhaps most concerning, a real pain developing down the front of my shin. I become less aware of these once I get moving but still not ideal. I’ve not walked any yet, but feel as though a walk may be as good as a day’s rest which may benefit me going into the third week. 20 runs to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) I may have missed it, but why are you going for so many in a row? @Hank Scorpio Edited November 3, 2020 by Ross. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Ross. said: I may have missed it, but why are you going for so many in a row? @Hank Scorpio I’m raising money for MND Scotland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said: I’m raising money for MND Scotland. Is there a link to the fund raiser? An effort like that deserves a donation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Ross. said: Is there a link to the fund raiser? An effort like that deserves a donation. Sure. I’ll PM you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: Done 12 days of 10km a day now. Fitness wise, not a problem. I am now nursing three separate injuries, however - all in my right leg. Slight twinge in my quad, an old ligament injury in my ankle which is flaring up and, perhaps most concerning, a real pain developing down the front of my shin. I become less aware of these once I get moving but still not ideal. I’ve not walked any yet, but feel as though a walk may be as good as a day’s rest which may benefit me going into the third week. 20 runs to go. Don't take this the wrong way but it sounds like fitness wise, your leg just isn't ready for the mileage? Are you doing a proper warm up with dynamic stretches and warm down after with stretch holds? A half decent attempt at a self massage of those areas will also help, as well as soaking in a bath with muscle relaxant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Stellaboz said: Don't take this the wrong way but it sounds like fitness wise, your leg just isn't ready for the mileage? Are you doing a proper warm up with dynamic stretches and warm down after with stretch holds? A half decent attempt at a self massage of those areas will also help, as well as soaking in a bath with muscle relaxant. That could well be the case. I haven’t run anything like this frequently before, but I have worked up to a decent distance in the weeks leading up to this. I always warm up and down as you say, and have a foam roller which I’ve been using. I’ll give the bath a shot, too. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 3 laps of one of the local hills tonight. Just under 7.5k distance and 210m up. Felt as though I could have done another lap but didn’t want to risk overdoing it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 27/10/2020 at 17:19, Hank Scorpio said: Anyone else love running in the rain? I don’t mean the proper heavy stuff, but see just a light mist? Prime running weather imo. I love a downpour, or blistering sunshine. Don't like anything in between. I genuinely think I run better when the air isn't really dry. I was out earlier and was gasping with it being a wee bit cold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Seventeenth consecutive 10k under my belt this morning. Those little niggles from earlier in the week have mostly gone, oddly enough. Just the ankle injury which, I don’t imagine, will be going anywhere soon; but I can handle that. Great feeling to get over half way and means I can really focus my energy on running down the days to the end. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptie Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Some going that Hank Scorpio. After being unable to run for 8 months due to plantar fasciitis finally managed a run today that didn't leave my foot in a load of pain, it was only a two and a half miler but that was a huge step forward to getting back into the running regime which I've really missed .It's gonna take a while to get back to running longer distances but just happy to be out running again was beginning to think it was never gonna happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I've got a pain that is dull but can be sharp, on my right foot. Feels like whatever is leading up to my big toe. Just sort of feels swollen when I put my running shoes on and then comes and goes when I'm out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBo10 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Some going that Hank Scorpio. After being unable to run for 8 months due to plantar fasciitis finally managed a run today that didn't leave my foot in a load of pain, it was only a two and a half miler but that was a huge step forward to getting back into the running regime which I've really missed .It's gonna take a while to get back to running longer distances but just happy to be out running again was beginning to think it was never gonna happen.Buy orthopaedic insoles for your trainers. I suffered with this for ages and then ended up with all sorts of niggles and strains for months because my gait had changed. There’s a set in Arco they’re about £40 but worth every penny. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptie Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 19 minutes ago, BigBo10 said: Buy orthopaedic insoles for your trainers. I suffered with this for ages and then ended up with all sorts of niggles and strains for months because my gait had changed. There’s a set in Arco they’re about £40 but worth every penny. Actually bought a pair of plantar fasciitis friendly running shoes but have orthopaedic insoles in the rest of my footwear now. I can well understand how your running gait changed trying to compensate for the condition and then causing you more problems. Total pain...literally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Got my gait analysed on Monday and bought my first proper pair of running trainers. Cant be arsed going for a run though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 My pace has also dropped off a bit - sometimes about 30 seconds a mile over a longer run which is a fair bit. Probably eating more so god knows what it'll be like after Christmas! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 My pace and stamina has dropped considerably. From 22/47 for 5k/10k respectively at the start of the year to 27/55. Lyme disease and eight months of no motivation has gubbed me. Two stone heavier than I was at the start of the year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 My pace has also deteriorated since the clocks went back, the same as every year. @Gaz just keep getting out as regularly as you can without worrying about the drop in times, this isn't the time of year for PBs IMHO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saigon Raider Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Some going that Hank Scorpio. After being unable to run for 8 months due to plantar fasciitis finally managed a run today that didn't leave my foot in a load of pain, it was only a two and a half miler but that was a huge step forward to getting back into the running regime which I've really missed .It's gonna take a while to get back to running longer distances but just happy to be out running again was beginning to think it was never gonna happen.My wife has just been diagnosed with this - she can barely walk for a day or two after an hours walk. She bought some Asics cushion trainers but just wondering what else you did to get rid of it. Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptie Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Saigon Raider said: On 08/11/2020 at 16:52, keptie said: Some going that Hank Scorpio. After being unable to run for 8 months due to plantar fasciitis finally managed a run today that didn't leave my foot in a load of pain, it was only a two and a half miler but that was a huge step forward to getting back into the running regime which I've really missed .It's gonna take a while to get back to running longer distances but just happy to be out running again was beginning to think it was never gonna happen. My wife has just been diagnosed with this - she can barely walk for a day or two after an hours walk. She bought some Asics cushion trainers but just wondering what else you did to get rid of it. Cheers I was doing a lot of calf stretching, rolling the bottom of the foot on a bottle of ice or a spiky ball and probably the most effective massaging the plantar fascia by pulling your toes back so the bottom of you foot is tight and you can feel the fascia band. Tried other things as well but just google "stretches for plantar fasciitis" and see what helps the most but there is no easy quick fix. I haven't got rid of it btw i can still feel it but manageable now. Hope your wife recovers as quickly as possible. Edited November 16, 2020 by keptie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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